Trying to forgive ourselves and others isn’t easy. It’s important to remember, none of us are perfect. According to Schafer (2016), “Forgiveness is not a feeling. Forgiveness is an action. …
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One of the first questions I ask in a therapy session with any couple is: “How did you two first meet? What were your first impressions? What stood out?” You…
You don’t have to look far since we are living in a culture that is full of addiction. It manifests in a myriad of behaviors, which have become compulsive and…
What is your strongest talent or gift? I think my strongest gift or talent is to make people laugh and feel comfortable around me. Favorite season of the year: summer,…
In working with numerous persons affected by anger issues, it is crucial for a clinician to understand the undertones of his or her person’s anger; where the anger is generated…
When you’ve lost touch with your partner, emotionally, it can be difficult to even engage in conversation. It might seem like you’ve got nothing to talk about anymore besides work,…
One of the things I am being asked often lately is what to do with a teen that is pushing the limits or is struggling with obeying one’s parents. The…
Spirituality and religion are powerful forces – whether for good or for evil. Spirituality can help us find the answers to some of our most profound existential questions or it…
Drs. John and Julie Gottman have changed how people view relationships and have equipped thousands of couples with the skills and tools to make their relationship work. In my previous article (http://groffandassociates.com/2018/11/07/3-steps-to-better-friendship-in-marriage/) I…
One of the personally beneficial thoughts from the book, “Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No” by Henry Cloud and John Townsend, was the concept of what is…
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